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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Caddy?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Caddy

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Caddy is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,241 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers somewhat more torque with 320 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,036 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries somewhat more – 710 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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